MIRABEL, QC - Don Thomson Jr. in his #8 Farmers Feed Families Dodge had a great weekend this past weekend at the inaugural event for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at Circuit ICAR with a 3rd place podium finish.
In practice Thomson fought a loose handling race car, but put in an excellent effort to solidify an 8th place starting spot in the field 27 cars.
“This is a tight race track and our car was loose through testing and practice. I think we have it better now and the race tomorrow will be a great one for the fans.” Said Thomson after qualifying.
The 30 lap main event got underway on Sunday afternoon under sunny skies and with much anticipation as the drivers would be put through their paces on the tight 15-turn flat road course configuration.
Knowing that attrition would play a role in the finish of the race, veteran Thomson made his moves from the 8th place starting spot up through the field. With only a few laps to go a series of cautions flags came out and positioned Thomson in a key spot to push through to a podium finish. The race finished under a green, white, checkered finish and the #8 Farmers Feed Families Dodge came home an impressive 3rd place.
“This is a great a result for the Farmers Feed Families Dodge this afternoon. This is a tricky track and the racing was great up front. I am proud of our Team; it was also a great points day for us.” Said Thomson while his car was in NASCAR post race technical inspection.
With this 3rd place finish, Thomson moved into 2nd place in the points standings headed into the next event June 11 in the Keystone Light 200 at Delaware Speedway near London, Ontario.
The Circuit ICAR race will air on TSN on June 12 at 11 am EST.
Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Farmers Feed Families, Snap-on Tools, Choko Motorsports, Castrol, Fast Eddie Racewear, Permatex and Cathcart Trucking.
For additional Information please contact: Jamie Hakonson / Ed Hakonson Racing/Team 3 Red / 905-642-1010 / jamie@team3red.com
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